Common Blood Pressure Rx Recalled

Some irbesartan products recalled due to possible cancer-causing impurity

(RxWiki News) If you take irbesartan or a product containing irbesartan, you may have a recalled and potentially dangerous medication in your medicine cabinet, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA is notifying patients about a voluntary recall of several irbesartan-containing products. Irbesartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), is a common medication used to treat high blood pressure.

This recall is due to an impurity called N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) in some products that contain irbesartan. NDEA appears to cause cancer in animals and is suspected to cause cancer in humans, according to lab tests.

Not all irbesartan-containing products are being recalled.

In this case, some lots of ScieGen’s irbesartan and one lot of Sandoz's losartanpotassium and hydrochlorothiazide are being recalled. Speak with your pharmacist to determine whether your medication is included in this recall.

If your medication was recalled, follow the exact recall instructions for the specific company, which can be found on the FDA’s website. In addition, contact the pharmacy that dispensed your medication to discuss next steps, including switching to a product that has not been recalled.

The FDA said it will continue to investigate this problem and provide more information as it becomes available.

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